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How to ApplyIn 2012 the VCRA received a request and several donations to start the Carolyn M. O'Connor Education Fund. During our Town Hall Meeting on March 9, 2013, we unveiled the Carolyn M. O'Connor Education Fund (COEF) application. Eligible applicants are students who have been actively engaged in the study of court reporting, either in a traditional school setting or through an online program, who have completed one semester of schooling and are currently registered in a program. Other qualifications include: Applicants must have passed at least one of the court reporting program's tests at a minimum of 160 words per minute and have not previously won the award. There are three steps to apply for the award:
The following guidelines will be used to judge applicants:
The recipient(s) of the award will receive a sum determined by the Education Fund Committee, not to exceed $1,000. Recipient(s) will be notified by February 15 of application year. Announcement of recipient(s) will be published in the VCRA newsletter. Recipient(s) will receive recognition at the Annual Convention/Ed Day. Recipient(s) will also receive free registration to attend the Annual Convention/Education Day and a one-year membership in the VCRA. The COEF Application can be downloaded below, or you can e-mail the Executive Director and request a copy be sent to you. If you would like to donate to the Carolyn O'Connor Education Fund in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone who is special to you, please make your check payable to the Carolyn O'Connor Education Fund and send to Executive Director, VCRA, PO Box 12317, Norfolk, VA 23541, or e-mail coef@vcra.net for details of how to donate via credit card. |